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{{short description|Indian actress, dancer and politician}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2021}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Hema Malini
| image = Hema malini bhungama1.jpg
| caption = Malini in April 2007
| office = [[Member of Parliament]], [[Lok Sabha]]
| constituency = [[Mathura (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mathura]]
| term_start = 16 May 2014
| predecessor = [[Jayant Chaudhary]]
| successor =
| office2 = [[Member of Parliament]], [[Rajya Sabha]]
| term_start2 = 4 March 2011
| term_end2 = 2 April 2012
| predecessor2 = [[M. Rajasekara Murthy]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rajendran |first1=S. |title=Hema Malini wins Rajya Sabha by-election |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/Hema-Malini-wins-Rajya-Sabha-by-election/article14934155.ece |access-date=20 September 2020 |work=The Hindu |date=3 March 2011 |language=en-IN}}</ref>
| constituency2 = [[Karnataka]]
| term_start3 = 16 November 2003
| term_end3 = 15 November 2009
| predecessor3 = [[Mrinal Sen]]
| successor3 = [[Javed Akhtar]]
| constituency3 = [[Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha|Nominated]]
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Dharmendra]]|1980}}<ref name="Rediff 2003"/>
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1948|10|16|df=yes}}<ref name=birth>{{cite web |url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2003/oct/16sd1.htm |title=rediff.com: A dream called Hema Malini |work=Rediff.com |date=16 October 1958 |access-date=14 June 2011}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Ammankudi (Orathanadu)|Ammankudi]], [[Madras State]], [[Dominion of India]]<br /> (present-day [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]])
| children = 2 ([[Esha Deol]] and Ahana Deol)<br />4 step-children (including [[Sunny Deol]] and [[Bobby Deol]])
|party=[[Bharatiya Janata Party]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://164.100.47.194/loksabha/members/MemberBioprofile.aspx?mpsno=4619 |title=Members : Lok Sabha |publisher=164.100.47.194 |access-date=25 February 2022}}</ref>
|otherparty=[[National Democratic Alliance]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|producer|director|politician}}
| awards = [[Padma Shri]] (2000)
}}

'''Hema Malini''' (born 16 October 1948) is an Indian actress, director, producer, and politician.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cinemanewstoday.com/hemaji-hemamalini-ever-dream-girl-turned-65/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131017095958/http://www.cinemanewstoday.com/hemaji-hemamalini-ever-dream-girl-turned-65/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 October 2013 |title=Hemaji @ Hemamalini, ever dream girl turned 65 |work=cinemanewstoday.com |date=17 October 2013 |access-date=3 March 2021}}</ref> She is primarily known for her work in [[Hindi]] films. Known for starring in both comic and dramatic roles, she is one of the most popular and successful leading actresses of mainstream [[Hindi cinema]].<ref name="top actresses">{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=top_actress |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017104803/http://boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=top_actress |url-status=dead |title=''Top Actresses.'' Box Office India. Retrieved 8 January 2008. |archive-date=17 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=gangadhar |first=V |date=1 May 2009 |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/05/01/stories/2009050151260600.htm |title=Bollywood's macho man bids goodbye |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090506081216/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/05/01/stories/2009050151260600.htm |archive-date=6 May 2009 |work=The Hindu +access-date=14 June 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Hema Malini was one of the highest-paid actresses in 1976–1980 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/did-you-know/Hema-Malini-was-one-of-the-highest-paid-actresses-in-1976-1980/articleshow/48280475.cms |access-date=27 September 2019 |work=The Times of India |date=30 July 2015 |language=en}}</ref> She is known as ''Dream Girl'' of Hindi cinema.

Malini made her acting debut in 1963 with the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film]] ''[[Idhu Sathiyam]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hema Malini: Lesser known facts |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/hema-malini-lesser-known-facts/hema-malini-lesser-known-facts/photostory/44801148.cms |access-date=22 November 2020 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> Malini first acted in a lead role in ''[[Sapno Ka Saudagar]]'' (1968), and went on to feature in numerous [[Bollywood|Hindi]] films, frequently opposite [[Dharmendra]], whom she married in 1980.<ref name="newindianexpress" /><ref name="Rediff 2003">{{cite web|url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2003/oct/16sd4.htm|title=A dream called Hema Malini|work=Rediff.com.|access-date=24 September 2009}}</ref> Malini was initially promoted as the "Dream Girl", and in 1977 starred in a film [[Dream Girl (1977 film)|of the same name]].<ref name="Rediff 2003"/>

During her career, she received eleven nominations for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress]], winning the award in 1973.<ref>{{cite web |title=Filmfare Awards |url=https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000245/1973 |publisher=IMDb |year=1973 |access-date=20 July 2017}}</ref> In 2000, Malini won the [[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award]] and in 2019 [[Filmfare Special Award]] for 50 Years of Outstanding Contribution to Cinema.<ref>{{cite web |title=Winners of the filmfare awards 2019 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2019/winners |publisher=filmfare.com |access-date=23 March 2019}}</ref> She is also honoured with the [[Padma Shri]], the fourth-highest civilian honour awarded by the [[Government of India]].<ref name=padma>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100414041137/http://www.hindu.com/2000/01/27/stories/02270005.htm ''Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri awardees.''] ''The Hindu'' 27 January 2000 Accessed 14 June 2011.</ref> In 2012, the [[Sir Padampat Singhania University]] conferred an [[Honorary Doctorate]] on Malini in recognition of her contribution to [[Indian cinema]].<ref name="Subhash K Jha">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Here-comes-Dr-Hema-Malini/articleshow/16640990.cms |title=Here comes Dr. Hema Malini! |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017183202/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Here-comes-Dr-Hema-Malini/articleshow/16640990.cms |archive-date=17 October 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=2 October 2012 |access-date=2 October 2012}}</ref> Malini served as chairperson of the [[National Film Development Corporation of India|National Film Development Corporation]]. In 2006, Malini received the [[Bhajan Sopori#Music Academy, SaMaPa|Sopori Academy of Music And Performing Arts (SaMaPa)]] Vitasta award from [[Bhajan Sopori]] in [[Delhi]] for her contribution and service to Indian culture and dance. In 2013, she received the [[NTR National Award]] from the Government of [[Andhra Pradesh]] for her contribution to [[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/spb-hema-malini-bag-ntr-awards/article17821614.ece |title=S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Hema Malini bag NTR awards |first=Special |last=Correspondent |newspaper=The Hindu |date=5 April 2017}}</ref>

From 2003 to 2009, Malini was elected to the [[Rajya Sabha]], the upper House of [[parliament]], as a representative of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]].<ref name=PIB>[http://164.100.24.167:8080/members/website/Mainweb.asp?mpcode=1922 Smt. ''Hema Malini, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)- Bio Data''] Press Information Bureau of India. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080622125207/http://164.100.24.167:8080/members/website/Mainweb.asp?mpcode=1922 |date=22 June 2008 }}</ref> In 2014, Malini was elected to the [[Lok Sabha]]. Malini has been involved with charitable and social ventures. Currently, Malini is also a life member of the [[International Society for Krishna Consciousness]] (ISKCON).<ref>{{cite web |title=Janmashtami 2019: BJP MP Hema Malini sings bhajan, offers prayer at ISKCON temple; video goes viral |url=http://www.catchnews.com/culture-news/janmashtami-2019-bjp-mp-hema-malini-sings-bhajan-offers-prayer-at-iskcon-temple-video-goes-viral-170487.html |access-date=11 July 2020 |website=CatchNews.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Early life and family ==
Malini was born in a [[Tamils|Tamil]] [[Iyengar|Iyengar Brahmin]]<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8L8aAQAAIAAJ&q=iyengar |title=India Today International |page=23.<br /> "''I'm a pukka Iyengar Brahmin...''" |publisher=Living Media International Limited |year=2004}}</ref> family to Jaya Lakshmi and VSR Chakravarti Iyengar in Srirangam.<ref>{{cite web |title=My dad opposed my marriage: Hema |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/my-dad-opposed-my-marriage-hema-259863.html |publisher=CNN-IBN |access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref><ref>[https://books.google.com/books?ei=8prkUKTKLIK8rAesv4GQBA&id=8L8aAQAAIAAJ&dq=hema+malini+iyengar&q=iyengar#search_anchor ''Hema Malini.''] Living Media International Limited 2004 p23.</ref> She attended the Andhra Mahila Sabha in [[Chennai]] where her favourite subject was history.<ref name=telegraph1>{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110629/jsp/telekids/story_14171108.jsp |title=My Fundays |work=The Telegraph |date=29 June 2011 |access-date=6 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906142053/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1110629/jsp/telekids/story_14171108.jsp |archive-date=6 September 2013}}</ref> She studied at DTEA Mandir Marg until the 11th Standard after which she pursued her acting career.<ref name=rajyasabha>{{cite web|url=http://india.gov.in/govt/rajyasabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=1922|title=Detailed Profile, Smt. Hema Malini, Members of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Who's Who, Government: National Portal of India|website=India.gov.in|access-date=6 July 2011}}</ref>

Her first film with [[Dharmendra]] was ''[[Tum Haseen Main Jawaan]]'' (1970).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jha |first1=Subhash K |title=Birthday Special: Anubhav Sinha — The man who gave best thought-provoking films in the history of Indian cinema |url=https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/birthday-special-anubhav-sinha-the-man-who-gave-best-thought-provoking-films-in-the-history-of-indian-cinema-10822331.html |access-date=27 June 2022 |work=Firstpost |date=22 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref> The two got married in 1980.<ref name="Rediff 2003" /><ref name="newindianexpress">{{cite news |title=Hema Malini Drives into Mathura Nagari |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Hema-Malini-Drives-into-Mathura-Nagari/2014/04/02/article2144667.ece |access-date=18 June 2016 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=2 April 2014}}</ref><ref name="dnaindia">{{cite news |title=From Hema Malini-Dharmendra, Rekha-Vinod Mehra to Aamir Khan-Reena: Bollywood's most controversial and secret marriages |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-from-hema-malini-dharmendra-rekha-vinod-mehra-to-aamir-khan-reena-bollywoods-most-controversial-and-secret-marriages-1944902 |access-date=18 June 2016 |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |date=3 January 2014}}</ref> Dharmendra already had two sons and two daughters with his first wife, two of whom later became [[Bollywood]] actors – [[Sunny Deol]] and [[Bobby Deol]]. Malini and Dharmendra have two children, [[Esha Deol]] (born 1981)<ref>Times of India 30/6/12</ref> and Ahana Deol (born 1986).<ref>Joshi T. [http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/may/260509-Guzaarish-Ahana-Deol-VJ-Aditya-Aishwarya-Hrithik-Roshan.htm ''Ahana Deol and boyfriend VJ Aditya working together in Guzaarish.''] Mid-day.com 26 May 2009 Accessed 6 July 2011.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130905205345/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/10/10/stories/2009101050230200.htm ''Metro Plus Mangalore, Cinema : Sister act!''] ''The Hindu'' 10 October 2009 Accessed 6 July 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110303/jsp/entertainment/story_13658720.jsp |title=Next in line |work=The Telegraph |date=3 March 2011 |access-date=6 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111116195801/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1110303/jsp/entertainment/story_13658720.jsp |archive-date=16 November 2011}}</ref>

[[Madhoo | Madhoo Raghunath]], who played the female lead in ''[[Phool Aur Kaante]]'', ''[[Roja (film)|Roja]]'' and ''[[Annayya (1993 film)|Annayya]]'', is Malini's niece.

On 11 June 2015, Hema Malini became a first-time grandmother when her younger daughter, Ahana Deol gave birth to her first child, Darien Vohra. On 19 October 2017, she became a grandmother for the second time when her elder daughter, Esha Deol Takhtani gave birth to a girl, Radhya Takhtani.<ref>{{cite news |title=First Child |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/celebs-who-made-headlines-in-2016/hema-malinis-daughter-esha-deol-pregnant-with-her-first-child/photostory/58336281.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=25 October 2017}}</ref>

==Film career==

=== 1960–1970 (Early work) ===
Malini had played small roles in ''[[Pandava Vanavasam]]'' (1965) and ''[[Idhu Sathiyam]]'' (1962). In 1968, she was chosen to play the lead opposite [[Raj Kapoor]] in ''[[Sapno Ka Saudagar]]''<ref name=dgirl>{{cite news |url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/oct/25dinesh.htm |title=Hema Malini: Bollywood's dreamgir |work=Rediff.com |date=25 October 2002 |access-date=1 July 2011}}</ref> and promoted as Dream Girl.<ref name=dgirl/>

=== 1970–1979 (Established actress) ===
Malini played the lead in ''[[Johnny Mera Naam]]'' (1970). Roles in subsequent films like ''[[Andaz (1971 film)|Andaz]]'' (1971) and ''[[Lal Patthar]]'' (1971)<ref name=dgirl/> established her as a leading actress. In 1972, she played a double role opposite [[Dharmendra]] and [[Sanjeev Kumar (actor)|Sanjeev Kumar]] in ''[[Seeta Aur Geeta]]''<ref name=seeta>[http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/may/25/slide-show-1-revisiting-seeta-aur-geeta.htm ''Revisiting Seeta Aur Geeta.''] Rediff.com 25 May 2009 Accessed July 2011</ref> which earned her a [[Filmfare Best Actress Award]] for the film.<ref name=firstff>[https://archive.today/20130126082603/http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/366872.cms ''The Winners – 1972– The 51st Filmfare Awards.''] ''The Times of India''. 14 June 2011.</ref> The list of successful films she starred include ''[[Sanyasi (1975 film)|Sanyasi]]'', ''[[Dharmatma]]'' and ''[[Pratigya (1975 film)|Pratigya]]'', ''[[Sholay]]'', ''[[Trishul (film)|Trishul]]'' to name a few.

Malini and Dharmendra, acted together in 28 films including ''[[Sharafat]]'', ''[[Tum Haseen Main Jawan]]'', ''[[Naya Zamana (1971 film)|Naya Zamana]]'', ''[[Raja Jani]]'', ''[[Seeta Aur Geeta]]'', ''[[Patthar Aur Payal]]'', ''[[Dost (1974 film)|Dost]]'' (1974), ''Sholay'' (1975), ''[[Charas]]'', ''[[Jugnu (1973 film)|Jugnu]]'', ''[[Trishul (film)|Trishul]]'', ''[[Apna Khoon]]'', ''[[Azaad (1978 film)|Azaad]]'' (1978) and ''[[Dillagi (1978 film)|Dillagi]]'' (1978).

Her chemistry with [[Rajesh Khanna]] was appreciated in ''[[Andaz (1971 film)|Andaz]]'' and ''[[Prem Nagar (1974 film)|Prem Nagar]]''. Their subsequent films like ''[[Mehbooba (1976 film)|Mehbooba]]'' and ''[[Janta Hawaldar]]'' however did not do well at the box-office.

=== 1980–1997 (Commercial success) ===
In the 80s Malini continued to star in big budget films like ''[[Kranti]]'', ''[[Naseeb (1981 film)|Naseeb]]'', ''[[Satte Pe Satta]]'' and ''[[Rajput (film)|Rajput]]'', most of which proved successful at the box-office. She continued to work in heroine-centric roles after becoming a mother, in films like ''[[Aandhi Toofan]]'', ''[[Durgaa]]'', ''[[Ramkali]]'', ''[[Sitapur Ki Geeta]]'', ''[[Ek Chadar Maili Si]]'', ''[[Rihaee (film)|Rihaee]]'' and ''[[Jamai Raja (film)|Jamai Raja]]''.<ref name=dgirl/>

During this period, her films with Dharmendra included ''[[Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1980 film)|Alibaba Aur 40 Chor]]'', ''[[Baghavat]]'', ''[[Samraat (film)|Samraat]]'', ''[[Raziya Sultan (film)|Razia Sultan]]'', ''[[Baghavat]]'', and ''[[Raaj Tilak (1984 film)|Raaj Tilak]]''. She continued to be paired with [[Rajesh Khanna]] in movies like ''[[Dard (1981 film)|Dard]]'', ''[[Bandish (1980 Indian film)|Bandish]]'', ''[[Kudrat]]'', ''[[Hum Dono (1985 film)|Hum Dono]]'', ''Rajput'', ''[[Babu (1985 film)|Babu]]'', ''[[Durgaa]]'', ''[[Sitapur Ki Geeta]]'' and ''[[Paap Ka Ant]]'', some of which were major successes in her career.

In the 1990s, she produced and directed the 1992 film ''[[Dil Aashna Hai]]'', starring [[Divya Bharti]] and [[Shah Rukh Khan]] in the leading roles. She also produced and directed her second feature film ''Mohini'' (1995), starring her niece [[Madhoo]] and actor [[Sudesh Berry]] in the leading roles. She then focused on dancing and television work, only occasionally appearing in films.<ref name="dgirl" /> In 1997, she acted in [[Vinod Khanna]]'s production ''[[Himalay Putra]]''.

=== 2000(s)–present ===
After taking a break from films for a number of years, Malini made a comeback with ''[[Baghban (2003 film)|Baghban]]'' (2003),<ref name=dgirl/> for which she earned a [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress|Filmfare Best Actress Award]] nomination. She also made guest appearances in the 2004 film ''[[Veer-Zaara]]'' and the 2007 film ''[[Laaga Chunari Mein Daag]]'', in addition to a supporting role in the 2006 film [[Baabul (2006 film)|''Baabul'']]. In 2010, she acted in ''[[Sadiyaan]]'' alongside fellow veteran actress [[Rekha]]. In 2011, she produced and directed her third feature film ''[[Tell Me O Khuda]]'' which featured both her husband Dharmendra and her daughter Esha Deol, which was a box office failure.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Hema-Malini-s-Diwali-wish-for-Tell-Me-O-Khuda/Article1-761404.aspx |title=Hema Malini's Diwali wish for Tell Me O Khuda |work=Hindustan Times |date=25 October 2011 |access-date=4 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111128035604/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Hema-Malini-s-Diwali-wish-for-Tell-Me-O-Khuda/Article1-761404.aspx |archive-date=28 November 2011}}</ref> In 2017 she acted in the film ''[[Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi]]'' in the role of [[Vijaya Raje Scindia]] of Gwalior, with Vinod Khanna as her husband, unfortunately it was Khanna's last film. The film was directed by [[Gul Bahar Singh]]. The film was released on 21 April 2017. Her latest film is ''[[Shimla Mirchi (film)|Shimla Mirchi]]'', starring [[Rajkummar Rao]] and [[Rakul Preet Singh]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/shimla-mirchi-trailer-rajkummar-rao-romances-hema-malini-rakul-preet-in-ramesh-sippys-comeback-directorial/532066 |title=Shimla Mirchi trailer: Rajkummar Rao romances Hema Malini, Rakul Preet in Ramesh Sippy's comeback directorial |date=26 December 2019 |website=timesnownews.com |language=en |access-date=29 December 2019}}</ref> The movie was theatrically released in India on 3 January 2020. And it was made available on Netflix on 27 January 2020.

In 2021, she was honored with [[IFFI - Indian Film Personality of the year Award|Indian Film Personality of the Year Award]] at [[52nd International Film Festival of India]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/hema-malini-prasoon-joshi-indian-film-personality-of-the-year-award-at-iffi-anurag-thakur-745636 |title=Hema Malini, Prasoon Joshi to be honoured with 'Indian Film Personality of the Year' award at IFFI |date=18 November 2021 |access-date=18 November 2021 |newspaper=India TV News}}</ref>

==Political career==
In 1999, Malini campaigned for the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) candidate, Vinod Khanna, a former Bollywood actor, in the [[Lok Sabha Elections]] in [[Gurdaspur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Gurdaspur]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. In February 2004, Malini officially joined the BJP.<ref name=BJP>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040403235216/http://www.hindu.com/2004/02/20/stories/2004022007841100.htm ''Hema Malini joins BJP.''] ''The Hindu'' 20 February 2004 Accessed 14 June 2011.</ref> From 2003 to 2009, she served as an [[Member of parliament#India|MP]] to the upper house{{Spaced ndash}}the [[Rajya Sabha]], having been nominated by the then [[President of India]], [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam|Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam]]. In March 2010, Malini was made general secretary of the BJP, and in February 2011, she was recommended by [[Ananth Kumar]], the party general secretary.<ref name="secretary">[https://web.archive.org/web/20110226095251/http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/19/stories/2011021966281000.htm ''Karnataka News : BJP picks Hema Malini for RS.''] ''The Hindu'' 19 February 2011 Accessed 14 June 2011.</ref> In the 2014 general elections for the [[Lok Sabha]], Malini defeated the [[Mathura (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mathura]] incumbent, [[Jayant Chaudhary]] ([[Rashtriya Lok Dal|RLD]]) by 3,30,743 votes.<ref>{{cite news |last1=PTI |title=Hema Malini makes dream debut in Mathura |url=https://zeenews.india.com/news/general-elections-2014/hema-malini-makes-dream-debut-in-mathura_932712.html |access-date=3 March 2021 |work=Zee News |date=16 May 2014 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://eciresults.nic.in/ConstituencywiseS2417.htm |title=Constituency wise – ECI results |website=eciresults.nic.in |access-date=3 March 2021}}</ref>

==Association with social causes==
Malini is a supporter of the animal rights organization, [[PETA India]]. In 2009, she wrote a letter to the [[Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation|Mumbai Municipal]] Commissioner urging him to ban horse carriages from [[Mumbai]]'s busy streets.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hema Malini campaigns for being vegetarian |url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/and-more/hema-malini-campaigns-for-being-vegetarian_144166.html |access-date=3 March 2021 |work=Zee News |date=8 October 2013 |language=en}}</ref> In 2011, she wrote to the Union Minister for [[Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change|Environment and Forests]], [[Jairam Ramesh]], urging him to ban [[bull fighting]] (''[[jallikattu]]'').<ref>{{cite news |last=Singh |first=Vijay |date=4 July 2011 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Ban-Tamil-Nadus-jallikattu-Hema-Malini/articleshow/9102732.cms |title=Ban Tamil Nadu's jallikattu: Hema Malini |work=Times of India |access-date=27 June 2022}}</ref> She said, "My friends at PETA have organised investigations at [[Jallikattu]] events and documented that bulls are pulled roughly by their nose rings, punched, pummelled, hit with sharp sticks and crammed into trucks so tightly that they can barely move".<ref>{{cite news |agency=IANS |title=Hema Malini urges ban on Tamil Nadu's Jallikattu |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/hema-malini-urges-ban-on-tamil-nadus-jallikattu-380817.html |access-date=27 June 2022 |work=News18 |date=1 July 2011}}</ref> PETA named Malini their "PETA Person of the Year" for 2011.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hema Malini named PETA Person of the Year |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/212905/hema-malini-named-peta-person.html |access-date=27 June 2022 |work=Deccan Herald |date=19 December 2011}}</ref> As a [[vegetarian]], she said, "Knowing that my food choices are helping the planet and animals too, makes me happy".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Garima |title=Hema Malini stars in PETA ad |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Hema-Malini-stars-in-PETA-ad/articleshow/23782157.cms |access-date=27 June 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=9 October 2013}}</ref>

==Other works==
=== Dance ===
[[File:Hema Bharatnatyam.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Malini performing at a concert in 2011]]
Malini is a trained [[Bharatanatyam]] dancer. Her daughters [[Esha Deol]] and Ahana Deol are trained [[Odissi]] dancers. They performed with Malini in a production called ''Parampara'' for charitable events.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/06/16/stories/2002061601530200.htm |title=Star daughter awaits a big hit |work=The Hindu |date=16 June 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110153122/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/06/16/stories/2002061601530200.htm |access-date=14 June 2011|archive-date=10 November 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2011/03/25/stories/2011032550140300.htm |title=Friday review Hyderabad / Dance : Goddess of valour |work=The Hindu |date=25 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110153006/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2011/03/25/stories/2011032550140300.htm |access-date=14 June 2011|archive-date=10 November 2012 }}</ref> She also performed with her daughters at the [[Khajuraho Dance Festival]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/03/stories/2011020367570700.htm |title=Hema Malini mesmerises at Khajuraho Dance Festival |work=The Hindu |date=3 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110153443/http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/03/stories/2011020367570700.htm |access-date=6 July 2011|archive-date=10 November 2012 }}</ref>

Malini studied [[Kuchipudi]] with [[Vempati Chinna Satyam]] and [[Mohiniattam]] with [[Kerala Kalamandalam|Kalamandalam]] Guru Gopalakrishnan. She has played a number of dance roles including [[Narasimha]] and [[Rama]] in [[Tulasidas]]'s ''[[Ramcharitmanas]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/04/07/stories/2006040701730300.htm |title=Hema's celestial dance recital |work=The Hindu |date=7 April 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090326064940/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/04/07/stories/2006040701730300.htm |access-date=14 June 2011|archive-date=26 March 2009 }}</ref> In 2007, she performed in [[Mysore|Mysuru]] on the eve of [[Kullu Dussehra|Dussehra]], where she played the roles of Sati, [[Parvati]] and [[Durga]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Kumar |first=R. Krishna |date=22 October 2007 |url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/22/stories/2007102261390500.htm |title=Hema Malini presents 'Durga' to a standing ovation |work=The Hindu |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071024122932/http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/22/stories/2007102261390500.htm |access-date=6 July 2011|archive-date=24 October 2007 }}</ref>

Malini owns the Natya Vihar Kalakendra dance school.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/hema-malini-enthrals-audience/article628920.ece |title=Hema Malini enthrals audience |work=The Hindu |date=13 September 2010 |access-date=25 June 2016}}</ref>

=== Television ===
Malini has appeared in television serials such as ''Jai Mata Ki'' (2000), directed by [[Puneet Issar]]. She played the role of goddess [[Durga]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030330/spectrum/tv.htm |title=Godly choices |work=The Sunday Tribune |date=30 March 2003 |access-date=10 January 2012}}</ref> Other television series appearances include ''[[Kamini Damini]]'' on [[Sahara One]] where she played twin sisters and ''Noopur'' which Malini directed and in which she played a Bharatanatyam dancer.<ref name=dgirl/> Malinialso starred in [[Yug (TV series)|Yug]], a fictional series depicting the story of [[Indian freedom fighters]] and their struggle to win freedom for India.

=== Production and promotional work ===
Malini was the editor of ''[[New Woman (magazine)|New Woman]]'' and ''[[Meri Saheli]]'', Hindi women's magazine.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.writing-world.com/international/india.shtml |title=India as a writer's market |website=Writing-world.com |access-date=1 July 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2004/feb/20quiz.htm |title=Which business family owns Outlook? |work=Rediff.com |date=1 July 2011|access-date=1 July 2011}}</ref> In 2000, Malini was appointed as the first female chairperson of the [[National Film Development Corporation of India|National Film Development Corporation]] for a term of three years.<ref name=rajyasabha/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rrtd.nic.in/med-up1oct2k.html |title=Are You surprised? |website=Rrtd.nic.in |date=15 October 2000 |access-date=6 July 2011}}</ref>

In 2007, Malini entered a promotional contract with [[Kent RO Systems]], makers of a mineral water purifier system.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/20/stories/2009022060712000.htm |title=Kent RO aims to consolidate market position |work=The Hindu |date=20 February 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090223181332/http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/20/stories/2009022060712000.htm |access-date=6 July 2011|archive-date=23 February 2009 }}</ref> Malini also became a brand ambassador for [[Pothys]], a textile showroom in [[Chennai]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://hindu.com/2010/12/31/stories/2010123153810500.htm |title= Prizes distributed to winners of 'Pothys Pattu Parisu' |work=The Hindu |date=31 December 2010 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110104070651/http://hindu.com/2010/12/31/stories/2010123153810500.htm |access-date=6 July 2011|archive-date= 4 January 2011 }}</ref>

== Accolades and recognition ==
{{Main| List of awards and nominations received by Hema Malini}}

== Legacy ==
{{As of|June 2021}}, three biographical books about Malini have been published: ''[[Hema Malini: Diva Unveiled]]'' (2005)<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-life/dream-girl-unveiled/article28681629.ece |title='Dream girl' unveiled |date=10 March 2005 |work=[[The Hindu]] |last=Tankha |first=Madhur |access-date=20 June 2021}}</ref> and ''[[Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl]]'' (2017) by [[Ram Kamal Mukherjee]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/books/book-review-dream-girl-dreams/article22305746.ece1 |title=Book Review: Dream Girl dreams |date=9 March 2018 |work=[[Business Line]] |last=Rao |first=Sandhya |access-date=20 June 2021}}</ref> and ''[[Hema Malini: The Authorized Biography]]'' (2007) by [[Bhawana Somaaya]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-making-of-a-dream/article2242255.ece |title=The making of a dream |date=17 March 2007 |work=The Hindu |last=Kumar |first=Anuj |access-date=20 June 2021}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{{Main|Hema Malini filmography}}

== Bibliography ==

* {{Cite book |last=Mukherjee |first=Ram Kamal |title=[[Hema Malini: Diva Unveiled]] |publisher=[[Nari Hira|Magna Publishing Co. Ltd.]] |year=2005 |isbn=978-81-7809-286-7 |author-link=Ram Kamal Mukherjee}}
* {{Cite book |last=Somaaya |first=Bhawana |title=[[Hema Malini: The Authorized Biography]] |publisher=The Lotus Collection |year=2007 |isbn=978-81-74366-50-4 |author-link=Bhawana Somaaya}}
* {{Cite book |last=Mukherjee |first=Ram Kamal |title=[[Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl]] |publisher=[[HarperCollins India]] |year=2017 |isbn=978-93-5277-323-7 |author-link=Ram Kamal Mukherjee}}

==See also==
* [[List of awards and nominations received by Hema Malini]]
* [[List of Indian film actresses]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Further reading==
* {{cite book |first=Bhawana |last=Somaaya |author-link=Bhawana Somaaya |title=Hema Malini: The Authorized Biography |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jhoIGQAACAAJ |year=2007 |publisher=Lotus Collection |isbn=978-81-7436-467-8}}
* {{cite news |title=Hema Malini: Bollywood's Dreamgirl |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/oct/25dinesh.htm |work=Rediff |first=Dinesh |last=Raheja |access-date=15 June 2011}}

==External links==
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